Description

The design of breast walls is an important parameter in various earth retaining purposes and many problems are encountered in the field as a result of their improper design and proper explanation of parameters which influence the techno-economic designsis required. The book gives an insight on the basics of theory of earth pressures and design of retaining walls explaining basics of earth pressure theories, parameters influencing earth pressures, gravity vis-▀a-vis breast walls, tables and charts for designing stone masonry and concrete breast walls, across eight chapters. Details of analysis are tabulated to aid professional engineer or designer in their practical work–